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A careless or stupid mistake.
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See how the word “metedura de pata” is used in sentences
Aquello fue una metedura de pata enorme en el informe. — That was a huge blunder in the report.
Ayer metí la pata durante la presentación. — I blundered during the presentation yesterday.
Suele andar a trompicones cuando está distraído. — He tends to blunder when he's distracted.
¿Viste la metedura de pata de tus cálculos? — Did you notice the blunder in your calculations?
¿Volviste a meter la pata en el examen? — Did you blunder on the test again?
¿Por qué anduvo a trompicones por el sendero? — Why did she blunder while walking on the trail?
Evita cualquier metedura de pata en la presentación de la semana que viene. — Please avoid any blunder in the presentation next week.
No metas la pata en este proyecto tan importante. — Please do not blunder on this important project.
Ten cuidado de no ir a trompicones por el terreno irregular. — Be careful not to blunder over the uneven ground.
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